1, A friend you never forget

During our lives, we will make new friends. And they will each have
their own function and impact on us. I also have a good friend that I'll
never forget.

I have a friend, and her name is Hong Nhung. She’s the same age as me.
She's from Hai Phong City. She and I met in college. After that, we
played together until now. She looks outstanding with a ponytail. Nhung
has a strong, friendly attitude, and she always supports others around her.
That is why she is well-known and popular with everyone.

Her hobbies include drawing and listening to music. She enjoys painting
on weekend afternoons. Listen to music after a hard study session. When
we have spare time, we usually go to the movies, go out, shop, or chat
about a variety of our lives.
I'm glad I have a friend like her. And certainly, I will never be able to
forget her.

2, The pros and cons of living in a big family

Every person's family is the place /pleɪs/ from which they may all grow
up healthily. I also have a family, and they have an impact on me as well.
I will now discuss the benefits and drawbacks /ˈdrɔː.bæk/ of having a big
family.

First, we shall discuss the benefits it provides /prəˈvaɪd/. We will get closer
/ˈkləʊ.zər / to each other. Because every day, everyone in the family will
meet, converse /ˈkɒn.vɜːs/ , and eat together. In addition, your
grandparents can teach you a lot of interesting and valuable things.
Besides, we mustn't forget about its disadvantages. For example, if the
family is overly large /lɑːdʒ/ , you may feel tired /taɪəd/ and need personal
space /speɪs/. Furthermore, when living in a large family, you could face
issues /ˈɪʃ.uː/ due to different opinions on age.

In short. Every family will have advantages as well as disadvantages. To

correctly know it, we need to take a wider view of things.

3,A happy family event you’ve experienced

My family is always trying to make numerous memories together.

However, the trip to Ha Long had the most impact on me.

We traveled there by train and spent two days and one night at a hotel
near the beach. That location gives an outstanding view of the sea, and
we can see sunrise and sunset.
We spent our first day exploring and visiting caverns /ˈkæv.ɚn/ . We also
tried kayaking. I find it very interesting. In the evening, we went cycling
together to view the city at night. The following day, we went souvenir
/ˌsuː.vəˈnɪr/ shopping and got some things for our grandparents. During the
trip, our family ate a lot of fresh fish.

Even though it was a short trip, I felt amazing. I think I'll never forget that
unforgettable event /ɪˈvent/ .

Unit 2
1,Your dream job
When we were kids, everybody had a dream job. I've wanted to be a
manager /ˈmæn.ɪ.dʒər/ since I was a child /tʃaɪld/ .

I love planning, organizing, and management. Furthermore, I also adore

the art of painting. So I want to be able to open and manage my own art
gallery. When I have free time, I often go to art galleries. And I respect
the show room's professionalism /prəˈfeʃ.ən.əl.ɪ.zəm/ , thoroughness
/ˈθʌr.ə.nəs/, and quality /ˈkwɒl.ə.ti/ . I was very motivated /ˈməʊ.tɪ.veɪ.tɪd/ to
do it by myself.

My sister also manages a seafood restaurant. She is also an example of

great influence /ˈɪn.flu.əns/ for me in the context /ˈkɒn.tekst/ of management.
She talks /tɔːk/ often about her management job with me and offers me
valuable experience.

At last, I love and will forever choose this job. I will fulfill /fʊlˈfɪl/ my life’s
dream.

2,Your leisure activities

When I have leisure /ˈleʒ.ər/ time, I often do activities I enjoy, such as

reading and painting.
I enjoy reading. Because, to me, each book is like a new world to
discover. The words bring up the author's /ˈɔː.θər/ opinions. It also
improves our understanding. I really enjoy reading books by Nguyen
Nhat Anh. His inventions are quite /kwaɪt/ remarkable /rɪˈmɑː.kə.bəl/ and

have made a deep impression /ɪmˈpreʃ.ən/ on me.

In addition, I enjoy painting. Every time I paint, I feel quite joyful
because I am able to express /ɪkˈspres/ my creativity /ˌkriː.eɪˈtɪv.ə.ti/ through

/θruː/ my ideas. Furthermore, it allows me to show attention /əˈten.ʃən/ ,

meticulousness /məˈtɪk.jə.ləs.nəs/ , and patience /ˈpeɪ.ʃəns . I usually find

time on weekends /ˌwiːkˈend/ to read books and draw /drɔː/ pictures. This is
also how I refresh after a long week.

In summary, when I have spare time, I often give it to myself and do

activities that I enjoy.

3, Someone’s job

People must work to support themselves /ðəmˈselvz/ and their families. It

may or may not be a job that they like. What amazed /əˈmeɪzd/ me the
most was my mother's tailoring /ˈteɪ.lər/ work. Over the years, work has
supported my mother and family.

My mother is a tailor and has been doing it for more than 20 years.
Sewing /ˈsəʊ.ɪŋ/ calls for focus and exact /ɪɡˈzækt/ sewing of each thread,
as well as the cutting of each piece of cloth. Quick hands, confused /kən
ˈfjuːzd/ eyes, and loud /laʊd/ sewing machines. That is my mother's image
/ˈɪm.ɪdʒ/ whenever she works.
When I was little, whenever mom had free time, she would make me
beautiful outfits. I truly enjoy it and often wear it to show off to the rest
of the hamlet/ˈhæm.lət/ .

In summary, my mother's sewing business has left numerous impressions

on me, both /bəʊθ/ now and in the future /ˈfjuː.tʃər/.
UNIT 3:
1, A fairy tale from childhood

When we were kids, our parents would often tell us fairy /ˈfeə.ri/ tales /teɪl/.
Although the stories are basic, they have a lot of educational value for
children. I am very impressed with the fairy tale "LITTLE RED RIDING
/ˈraɪ.dɪŋ/ HOOD /hʊd/ ".

The author's thinking teaches children about awareness, love for parents,
and courage /ˈkʌr.ɪdʒ/ .

The clever wolf /wʊlf/ liked Little Red Riding Hood and her purity
/ˈpjʊə.rə.ti/ . The girl's behavior upon /əˈpɒn/ meeting strangers /ˈstreɪn.dʒər/ in
the forest and not listening to her mother's advice /ədˈvaɪs/ teaches the
lesson of awareness.
The tale also praises /preɪz/ the hunter's daring /ˈder.ɪŋ/ in saving /ˈseɪ.vɪŋ/
the grandma and a young daughter from the wolf's mouth /maʊθ/ . This is
a lesson on bravery /ˈbreɪ.vər.i/ and the willingness /ˈwɪl.ɪŋ.nəs/ to help others
in need.

In summary, "Little Red Riding Hood" is the most beautiful and deep
story I heard as a child.

2, A film you have watched recently

Recently /ˈriː.sənt/ , when I have free time, I usually watch the movie
"Shin: The Pencil Boy.".
The film tells about 5-year-old Shin, with interesting stories about his
parents, younger sister, bird, friends, and many others.
This film is extremely popular among young people all around the world.
What draws viewers to this film is the fun and wit /wɪt/ shown by Shin's
water-playing and annoying ways. The boy's simple, childish /ˈtʃaɪl.dɪʃ/
ideas made everyone laugh, which was relaxing.

Besides the comic element /ˈel.ɪ.mənt/ , "Shin: The Pencil Boy" teaches
important lessons about family love, friendship, and moral /ˈmɒr.əl/ values.
The video also helps viewers face life's challenges /ˈtʃæl.ɪndʒ/ in a kind,
funny, and kind way.

In summary, it's a wonderful, allowing movie, and it really helps me feel

relaxed after a long day.

UNIT 4:
1, Rules for a happy life

Happiness is a simple idea, yet not everyone gets it. So, in order to be
happy in life,I have set up some rules for myself.

First, we must take care of ourselves. Take the time to care for your
physical /ˈfɪz.ɪ.kəl/ and mental /ˈmen.təl/ health. Eat healthful foods,
exercise regularly / re giu lơ ly/ , and get enough sleep.
Besides, we also need to support others. Helping others is a great way to
bring joy and happiness into your own life. Helping others makes you
feel loved, valued, and important in life.
We must also have a cheerful attitude. Because smiling is a sign /saɪn/ of
happiness. And when we smile, we can bring joy to people around us.
In summary, if we want to live happily, we must create goals for
ourselves that are easily achievable /əˈtʃiː.və.bəl/ .

2, Important things in your life

Each thing has its own value, which depends on how the individual uses
it. For me, my smartphone is the most vital item /ˈaɪ.t̬ əm/ .

I only recently bought this smartphone after losing the one before it by
accident. This new phone is from Samsung, a well-known Korean
company. You can do a lot with a smartphone alone.
For example, if you get lost in a new area /ˈeə.ri.ə/, you can use your
phone's map to find your way. I believe it will help you find your way
home or anywhere you wish to go. In addition, if you have a lookup that
no one can answer, you may Google it. I'm sure it will offer solutions /sə
ˈluː.ʃən/ to your questions. Not only that, but you can play games, view
movies, and listen to music all on one phone.

In summary, I consider /kənˈsɪd.ər/ smartphones to be inseparable /ɪn

ˈsep.rə.bəl/ objects. Because it really benefits me in life.

UNIT 5:
1, Global warming (situation, causes and solutions)

Global warming is no longer a simple problem; it is now a worry for all

governments throughout /θruːˈaʊt/ the world. Greenhouse gas emissions
cover the Earth /ɜːθ/, keeping the sun's heat /hiːt/ . This causes /kɔːz/ global
warming and climate /ˈklaɪ.mət/ change /tʃeɪndʒ/.
First, we shall discuss the causes of global warming. Such as the use of
fossil /ˈfɒs.əl/ fuels /ˈfjuː.əl/ , great deforestation, commodity /kəˈmɒd.ə.ti/
production, and energy generation.

Global warming has several harmful effects for the environment and
people, including rising /ˈraɪ.zɪŋ/ sea levels, melting /ˈmel.tɪŋ/ glaciers
/ˈɡleɪ.si.ɚ/, changes in the weather, loss of biodiversity, and disease /dɪˈziːz/

transmission /trænzˈmɪʃ.ən/ . As a result, we must move quickly to deal

with the issue of global warming before it is too late. We can prevent /prɪ
ˈvent/ global warming by relying on renewable energy sources /sɔːs/,
reducing electricity, limiting trash, planting trees, and increasing
awareness.

In summary, collective effort /ˈef.ət/ and teamwork are necessary to

combat global warming and ensure /ɪnˈʃɔːr/ the planet's future.

UNIT 6:
1, Something you own is important to you

2, Someone you feel closest to in your family

My family consists /kənˈsɪst/ of four people: my father, mother, me, and

my younger brother. My mother is the person I have the closest
relationship with.
My mother is the most amazing woman in the world. She has shoulder-
length /ˈʃəʊl.dəˌleŋθ/ hair and a thin body. My mother, in particular, has a
beautiful smile. That is the most lovely smile I've ever seen. She has nice
behavior, but she may be a touch /tʌtʃ/ severe /sɪˈvɪər/ with us.
My mother is a tailor and has been doing so for over 20 years. My mother
has the hobby of cooking. She always takes the time to prepare /prɪˈpeər/
great meals for my family.

In short, I love my mother very much. And she is a friend with whom I
can freely discuss and confide /kənˈfaɪd/.

UNIT 7:
1, A memorable event /ɪˈvent/ in your life

My family is always trying to make numerous memories together.

However, the trip to Ha Long had the most impact on me.

We traveled there by train and spent two days and one night at a hotel
near the beach. That location gives an outstanding view of the sea, and
we can see sunrise and sunset.
We spent our first day exploring and visiting caverns. We also tried
kayaking. I find it very interesting. In the evening, we went cycling
together to view the city at night. The following day, we went souvenir
shopping and got some things for our grandparents. During the trip, our
family ate a lot of fresh fish.

Even though it was a short trip, I felt amazing. I think I'll never forget that
unforgettable event.

2, The most significant life experience

Everyone has unique /juːˈniːk/ life experiences /ɪkˈspɪə.ri.əns/, and each one
teaches us important lessons. For me, the most significant /sɪɡˈnɪf.ɪ.kənt/
experience in life is volunteering to aid /eɪd/ orphaned /ˈɔː.fənd/ children.
Looking at children who lack affection /əˈfek.ʃən/ and protection from their
parents makes me greatly /ˈɡreɪt.li/ sad and caring.
My other volunteers and I prepared several /ˈsev.ər.əl/ entertainment
events, gave gifts, and helped the kids with their personal needs. What
makes me happy are the children's bright smiles and thankful eyes when
they get our attention and aid /eɪd/. This event taught /tɔːt/ me the value of
love, sharing, and kindness. It also shows how everyone, no matter how
tiny /ˈtaɪ.ni/ their acts, can help provide joy and happiness to others.
In summary, this event gave me love while also allowing me to develop
and better myself.

3, A thing in life you feel passionate about

To keep life interesting, everyone will discover their own passion /ˈpæʃ.ən/
. I also have a passion, which is reading books.

I found this love when I was in sixth grade /ɡreɪd/ and went to the library
with friends to read books. When I was younger, I used to spend
weekends in the library reading books with my friends. But today,
although I don't have much time, I usually get books that I enjoy and
spend at least /liːst/ thirty minutes every day reading.

Each book is like visiting a new world for me. It could lead me to a
fantasy /ˈfæn.tə.si/ world—one that I have never thought /θɔːt/ of—a
peaceful countryside, another nation, or a different people. Specifically
/spəˈsɪf.ɪ.kəl.i/ , it also helps me increase my understanding, relax and
teaches me to be patient /ˈpeɪ.ʃənt/ and attentive.

In the end, books are not just a passion for me but also a friend who
supports me in a lot of my life, mainly emotionally /ɪˈməʊ.ʃən.əl.i/.
 4, A goal you want to achieve in the future

Every person in life creates /kriˈeɪt/ goals /ɡəʊl/ for themselves in order to
easily achieve /əˈtʃiː/ success. I also set a goal for myself: to travel far
away alone once.

You may question, "Why would I want to go alone?" Simply put, I want
to plan my own trips, including where I want to stay and what meals I
want to eat.
To do so, money is needed. I have to work hard so that I can go far on my
own. In addition, I must try hard to enhance /ɪnˈhɑːns/ my foreign /ˈfɒr.ən/
language /ˈlæŋ.ɡwɪdʒ/ so that I may travel wherever I choose. Moreover, I
need to study the areas I will be visiting.

Japan /dʒəˈpæn/ is one of the most inviting countries for me. A lovely
nation; I want to see the Tokyo Tower, view cherry blossoms /ˈblɒs.əm/,
wear a kimono, and have ramen.

In summary, to achieve /əˈtʃiː/ that aim /eɪm/ in the future, I will do my

best to start with modernity /mɒdˈɜː.nə.ti/.

UNIT 8:
1, Your lifestyle (daily routines, eating habits and nutrition, physical
activities, personal hobbies)

Everyone has a unique /juːˈniːk/ lifestyle. I also have my own lifestyle,

which is basic and healthy.
First, I created a schedule /ˈʃedʒ.uːl/ for myself, such as waking up at 7.00
a.m. and going to bed by 11 p.m. I normally sleep seven hours every day
and eat healthily. I usually eat at home. Because I can prepare /prɪˈper/ my
favorite dishes, save money, and be safer /seɪf/.

In addition, I often spend time exercising. On weekdays, I often jump

rope /rəʊp/ or walk at the end of each afternoon. On weekends, I'll go play
badminton with my friends. In addition, I have a few interests /ˈɪn.trest/ ,
such as reading, listening to music, and drawing. Not only that, but I
always find time to get out with friends in my spare time.

In short, in order to live a healthy lifestyle, we have to build good habits

in ourselves /ˌaʊəˈselvz/.

UNIT 9:
1, An activity you do for your health and fitness

To have good health, in addition to eating healthy, we also need to do

physical /ˈfɪz.ɪ.kəl/ activities. Like me, I choose to play badminton.

I began playing badminton when I was in sixth grade /ɡreɪd/. I often play
badminton with my friends at the park. I learned to play from both friends
and my father. He plays quite /kwaɪt/ well, and I seldom take him out. I
often play badminton on weekends and whenever I have free time.

Playing badminton gives me several benefits. First, it helps me stay in

shape /ʃeɪp/ without becoming fat /fæt/. In addition, it helps me gain
flexibility /ˌflek.səˈbɪl.ə.ti/ and power. Not only that, but it has helped me
make a lot of new friends. It especially /ɪˈspeʃ.əl.i/ helps me enhance /ɪn
ˈhɑːns/ my mental health by reducing stress and improving my mood.

In short, exercising badminton has several health advantages.

2, Your eating habits

A balanced /ˈbæl.ənst/ diet /ˈdaɪ.ət/ is necessary for good health, in addition

to regular/ˈreɡ.jə.lər/ exercise. Next, I will discuss my eating habits.

Every day, I'll eat three meals /mɪəl/ : breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
First, for breakfast, I often have bread and milk or dine /daɪn/ out, such as
pho, sticky rice, and so on. One of my habits is to drink a certain /ˈsɜː.tən/
amount of water every morning. Because it is really healthy for your
health and stomach. /ˈstʌm.ək/
I normally eat lunch and dinner at home. Because I'll have more time to
prepare meals /mɪəl/ that I enjoy and are safe /seɪf/. I live alone; therefore,
my meals include a vegetable dish /dɪʃ/ and a main dish made of pork,
poultry, fish, or eggs / esck c?/ .
In addition, I often eat fruit as a snack for added vitamins /ˈvɪt.ə.mɪn/. I also
drink two liters of water /ˈwɔː.tər/ every day.

In short, eating habits are one of the things we need to pay attention to
have good health.

UNIT 10:
1, Role of mobile phone in life

Nowadays, we all have smartphones. I will discuss the role /rəʊl/ of the
phone in our lives.
First, a small phone can be taken anywhere and used to contact anyone.
In addition, you can use it as an online assistant /əˈsɪs.tənt/ to help you
whenever necessary. Besides, if you get lost, it could function as a map to
guide /ɡaɪd/ you back home or anywhere you wish to go.
Moreover, it can help you with your studies by finding documents,
studying online, and so on. And if you have any questions, I believe you
may get the answers by just searching on Google.

Furthermore, it allows us to relax after long days at work. We can watch

movies, listen to music, and play games.
In summary, phones are a necessary item in our daily lives.

2, A place you want to visit/ A country I would like to visit in the

future

Everyone wants to be able to go where they want to go. Japan is the most
attractive /əˈtræk.tɪv/ place /pleɪs/ for me in the near future.
Japan is an amazing country known as "the land of the rising sun" or "the
land of cherry blossoms /ˈblɒs.əm/." Japan's known cities include Tokyo,
Osaka, Chiba, and Kyoto.
I'd want to go to the Tokyo Tower and view the city from up there. Visit
both Kinkaku-ji and Ginkaku-ji. In addition, I'd like to try on kimono and
yukata, traditional Japanese clothes /kləʊðz/.

I also want to eat Japanese food like tempura, sashimi, sushi, udon
noodles, ramen noodles, etc. The people that live here are also really kind
and lively.
In the end, I think Japan is a beautiful and amazing nation.
3, Your using Internet/ Talk about social networking sites
We are no longer unfamiliar /ʌn.fəˈmɪl.i.ər/ with programs such as
Facebook, Instagram, Tiktok, and others. However, not everyone knows
about their impacts and risks /rɪsk/.
We agree on the advantages it provides, such as assisting in the rapid
/ˈræp.ɪd/ promotion /prəˈməʊ.ʃən/ of products and companies to everyone.
Furthermore, we may give more attention to our family and friends,
especially those we haven't seen in a long time.
It is, however, extremely harmful. Because information that's out there
can be uncontrolled and transmits quickly. It will be difficult for users to
recognize between true and false news. Because incorrect data may lead
to attacks online and harm an individual or a business.
In summary, development in society/səˈsaɪ.ə.ti/ leads to the creation of
many things, but not everything is beneficial and has two sides, so we
must have a clear vision.

4, An app use in mobile phone

Each of our phones always has many apps with different functions
/ˈfʌŋk.ʃən/ . Today I will discuss with you the Shoppe app.

Shopee is the top online shopping app in Vietnam. The application's

design is welcoming and simple to use, allowing users to rapidly search
for the needed goods, compare /kəmˈpeər/ costs, and place /pleɪs/ orders.
Shopee consumers /kənˈsjuː.mər/ may take advantage of lots of interesting
specials, free shipping, price vouchers, and other savings options. The
program also enables /ɪˈneɪ.bəl/ a number of various ways of paying,
including payment on delivery /dɪˈlɪv.ər.I , bank account transfer, and e-
wallet /ˈwɒl.ɪt/, which helps consumers /kənˈsjuː.mər/.
Shopee also includes support like product reviews, live chat with sellers,
order history, and so on to ensure that consumers /kənˈsjuː.mər/ enjoy a
secure /sɪˈkjʊər/ and dependable buying experience.
In short, Shopee is a well-known and high-quality online shopping app
that provides users with a few advantages and benefits while buying.

5, Your present place of living/ An interesting place in your

hometown

Each land will have unique attributes. My hometown, Nam Dinh, is well-
known for My Loc tourism, which includes temples.

My location is in the north of Nam Dinh Province /ˈprɒv.ɪns/. Here, it is

well-known for spiritual /ˈspɪr.ɪ.tʃu.əl/ tourism. Famous temples include the
Bao Loc Temple, Tran Temple, and Tran Thu Do Temple.

The Bao Loc Temple is around 5 kilometers /ˈkɪl.əˌmiː.t̬ ɚ/ from Nam Dinh
City. Every year, on the 20th day of the 8th lunar month, visitors from all
around gather to take part in the traditional Tran Hung Dao festival.
The Temple of Grand /ɡrænd/ Master Tran Thu Do. The temple was
created to adore and give respect to the people for his achievements.

In short, Nam Dinh is a beautiful and important place.

UNIT 11:
1. The pros and cons of living in big cities
If you could live in one of two places: a busy city town or the peaceful
countryside, which would you choose? Today, I will discuss the
advantages and disadvantages of living in a big city.
First, we will discuss its advantages. Living in a major city gives us more
options. Similar to job and study. In addition, you can use developed
social services.
Besides, we have to deal with the negative /ˈneɡ.ə.tɪv/ effects. We can feel
stressed as a result of our busy lifestyle. In addition, environmental and
air /eər/ pollution will have a negative impact on our health. Furthermore,
we must deal with traffic congestion /kənˈdʒes.tʃən/ caused by a large
number of people and motor vehicles /ˈvɪə.kəl/.

In short, there will be both benefits and drawbacks to living anywhere. So

we must accept and make the best decision for ourselves.

UNIT 12:
1. A famous person

The most famous person I know is painter /ˈpeɪn.tər/ Vincent Van Gogh.

He was born in the Netherlands/ˈneð.ə.ləndz/.

He has numerous recognized paintings, such as The Starry /ˈstɑː.ri/ Night,

Self-Portrait /ˈpɔː.trət/ , and Six Sunflowers.

When he was alive, his work was not well recognized. His works of art
did not become well-known until after his death. I believe it's horrible for
someone as skilled as him.

Today, his works are famous and bring in valuable prices /praɪs/. A
museum /mjuːˈziː.əm/ was also created to show off his work.

I really like to draw, and when I saw his paintings, I was very inspired.
In short, I feel the work he passed on is extremely important to future
generations.